Do not post club/tryout/clinic announcementsin the Hockey Discussion sections. And one posting is enough. Pretty simple.
I think 18's are pretty much going the way of 16A, high school is killing it and 16's too. But if you're not playing 18AAA then you might as well leave for prep school or juniors. That's why clubs are taking 2001 players at 18AA and perhaps a few other reasons I've heard people talk about.
Just a reminder that Tier 1 03 Kings did play up to 02 in CAHA last year! Lost to 02 Alaska Oilers in OT in Pacific District Championship. So there are exceptional teams that are capable of playing up at Tier Level.